FYI

What Does FYI Mean in a Text?

FYI means "For Your Information."

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When I write FYI, I mean this:

meaning of FYI

"For Your Information"

Summary of Key Points

"For Your Information" is the most common definition for FYI on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
FYI
Definition:For Your Information
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of FYI Used in a Text

FYI
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